Why are Dana axles so good?

The Dana 60 has a larger ring gear, larger axle tubes, larger axle shafts, and overall is much stronger. All that extra strength, however, add a lot of weight.

What is the difference between Dana 35 and 44?

The Dana 35 axle shafts have 27 splines and a 1.18-inch diameter. The Dana 44 axle shafts have 30 splines and a 1.31-inch diameter. It may not sound like a big difference, but it’s actually a pretty big.

What is the difference between Dana 30 and 44?

The only difference between the JK Dana 30 and Dana 44 is ring gear size, electronic locker, and bigger shafts. (even if she insists shaft size doesn’t matter…) You’re better off just starting with an aftermarket Dana 44 that is a “true 44”.

What did the Dana 44a come in?

The Dana 44 was introduced after World War II and is commonly found under the front and rear of a wide variety of Jeeps, as well as International Harvester, Dodge, Studebaker and Ford trucks, and even under the rear of Isuzu Rodeos and Honda Passports up until the mid-’90s.

Does Ford use Dana axles?

Ford uses Dana Super 60 Front Driving Axles in 2005 and newer F250, F350, F450, and F550 Super Duty 4×4 trucks. Each axle is built with a Bill of Material (BOM) Tag affixed to the differential cover by two cover bolts.

How do I know if I have a Dana 30 or Dana 44?

The quickest way to tell is to look at the top of the steering knuckles where the Front End Housing is connected to the Knuckle. On a Dana 44 Model, you will see a large castle nut threaded onto a ball joint. For Dana 30 Models, you will see a king pin cap with four bolts threaded down into the top of the knuckle.

What does the 44 mean in Dana 44?

The numbers with 2 zeros added indicate the maximum output torque. Ex. 44 is rated for 4,400 ft. lbs.; a 60 is rated for 6,000 ft. lbs.

Is a Dana 70 a 1 ton axle?

The Dana 60 and Dana 70 are two heavy-duty variants in the Dana axle line, and are typically found in 3/4 ton and 1 ton pickup trucks.

Can Dana 44 Handle 35’s?

But the general consensus is that yes, 35’s are the limit for D44’s in stock form. Especially in the rear. A front D44 can be built and strengthened to handle much bigger tires, but the rear gets limited real quick. You can upgrade shafts and such, but with bigger tires comes lower gears, which come smaller pinions.